Housing IS

From the King County Housing Authority:

After foster care ended, Jonas faced homelessness, hunger, and life-threatening health struggles. What changed everything was access to a federally-funded Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Voucher, providing him with safe and stable housing and the foundation to rebuild his life.

Jonas’ story shows that housing isn’t just shelter—it’s stability, opportunity, and hope. Programs like FYI housing assistance are critical in helping youth transition successfully out of foster care and into independence.

From the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles' press release:

From ABC 7 News Denver:

Five participants of Denver Housing Authority's 5-year financial literacy program graduated on Monday.

According to DHA, the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program "is to encourage economic self-sufficiency through employment."

From Hoodline San Jose:

San Jose welcomed a new affordable housing option for young adults leaving the foster care system. The Sunrise Pavilion, with 43 pet-friendly apartments, has opened its doors to individuals aged 18 to 24. It offers permanent and transitional housing solutions targeted at Santa Clara County's transitional-age youth (TAY).

From the Chicago Housing Authority's website:

CHA’s summer 2025 youth employment opportunities have provided more than 2,300 young residents, ages 13-24, with paid summer jobs, offering early exposure to career and education pathways and opportunities that stem potential summer learning loss.

From the City of New York's press release:

From the Housing Authority of New Orleans' press release:

July 18, 2025 —The Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO), through its Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Program, is partnering with Cox Communications and a coalition of organizations to host a series of Back-to-School giveaway events to support families living in HANO communities with supplies, services, and celebration ahead of the new school year.

From CVS Health's press release:

CVS Health® announced today the opening of its new Workforce Innovation and Talent Center (WITC) in Columbus, located at the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority's Rosewind Community Center. The WITC will provide the community access to free workforce training and health services in collaboration with various local workforce organizations, such as Eckerd Connects, Columbus Jewish and Family Services, Columbus State Community College, YouthBuild and more.